Unfailing Love...

Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love,
    that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days.

~ Psalm 90:14 (NIV)

Learn to Do Right...

Learn to do right; seek justice.
    Defend the oppressed.
Take up the cause of the fatherless;
    plead the case of the widow.

~ Isaiah 1:17 (NIV)

Plans of the LORD...

But the plans of the Lord stand firm forever,
    the purposes of His heart through all generations.

~ Psalm 33:11 (NIV)

In the Beginning...

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

~ Genesis 1:1 (NIV)

Please God...

17 For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit, 18 because anyone who serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and receives human approval.
~ Romans 14:17-18 (NIV)

For Unto Us...

6 For to us a child is born,
    to us a son is given,
    and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called
    Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
    Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
7 Of the greatness of his government and peace
    there will be no end.
He will reign on David’s throne
    and over his kingdom,
establishing and upholding it
    with justice and righteousness
    from that time on and forever.
The zeal of the Lord Almighty
    will accomplish this. ~ Isaiah 9:6-7 (NIV)

6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

7 Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this. (KJV)

Glory to God!

“Glory to God in the highest heaven,
    and on earth peace to those on whom His favor rests.”
~ Luke 2:14 (NIV)

“Glory to God in the highest,
And on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased.” (NASB)

Good News of Great Joy!

8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” ~ Luke 2:8-12 (NIV)

Glory to God in the Highest!

13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,

14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven,
    and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”

~ Luke 2:13-14 (NIV)

Fear the Lord

But be sure to fear the Lord and serve Him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things He has done for you. ~ 1 Samuel 12:24 (NIV)

To Save the World...

Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst.  

~ 1 Timothy 1:15 (NIV)

Jars of Clay...

But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. 
~ 2 Corinthians 4:7 (NIV)

Follow the Lord...

 It is the Lord your God you must follow, and Him you must revere. Keep His commands and obey Him; serve Him and hold fast to Him. ~ Deuteronomy 13:4 (NIV)

Because He First Loved Us...

We love because He first loved us.
~ 1 John 4:19 (NIV)

Faith Is...

Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. ~ Hebrews 11:1 (NIV)

Commit Everything to the Lord

Commit to the Lord whatever you do,
    and He will establish your plans.
~ Proverbs 16:3 (NIV)

Keep Your Eyes on the LORD...

I keep my eyes always on the Lord.
    With Him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.

~ Psalm 16:8  (NIV)

Apart from Him...

I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord;
    apart from you I have no good thing.”

~ Psalm 16:2 (NIV)

Love the LORD Your God...

Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. 

~  Deuteronomy 6:5 (NIV)

Wait for the LORD...

I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits,
    and in His word I put my hope. ~ Psalm 130:5 (NIV)

Remember HIS Miracles...

I will remember the deeds of the Lord;
    yes, I will remember Your miracles of long ago.
~ Psalm 77:11 (NIV)

Press On...

13 Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. ~ Philippians 3:13-14 (NIV)

Hope...

Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess,for He who promised is faithful. ~ Hebrews 10:23 (NIV)

A Child Is Born...

For to us a child is born,
    to us a Son is given,
    and the government will be on His shoulders.
And He will be called
    Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
    Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

~ Isaiah 9:6 (NIV)

Run...

Run from anything that gives you the evil thoughts that young men often have, but stay close to anything that makes you want to do right. Have faith and love, and enjoy the companionship of those who love the Lord and have pure hearts. ~ 2 Timothy 2:22 (TLB)

Hidden in My Heart

How can a young person stay on the path of purity?
    By living according to Your word. 10 
I seek You with all my heart;
    do not let me stray from Your commands.
11 I have hidden Your word in my heart
    that I might not sin against You.


~ Psalm 119: 9-11 (NIV)

Call on Him...

Because He turned His ear to me,
    I will call on Him as long as I live.

~ Psalm 116:2 (NIV)

New Every Morning

22 Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed,
    for His compassions never fail.
23 They are new every morning;
    great is Your faithfulness.
24 I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion;
    therefore I will wait for Him.”

25 The Lord is good to those whose hope is in Him,
    to the one who seeks Him;

~ Lamentations 3:22-25 (NIV)

Trust in the LORD

Trust in the Lord with all your heart
    and lean not on your own understanding;
6 in all your ways submit to Him,
    and He will make your paths straight.

~ Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV)

Taste and See...

Taste and see that the Lord is good;
    blessed is the one who takes refuge in Him.
~ Psalm 34:8 (NIV)